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Remember road safety this ANZAC Day

With the school holidays winding down and Anzac Day this Thursday (25 April), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Police are encouraging people travelling on... Read More

$1.35m grant to study lion-like jumping spiders

A University of Canterbury animal behaviour expert is part of a global team launching pioneering research into the predatory behaviour of jumping spiders. Professor... Read More

99-year-old veteran to lead ANZAC procession

The spirit of remembrance will be stirring at the heart of Mount Maunganui's Arvida Ocean Shores Village on ANZAC Day, as 99-year-old World War 2 veteran Betty... Read More

Ōpōtiki ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations

This year's ANZAC commemorations include the traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations at the Cenotaph. The rotation of marae for the dawn... Read More

ANZAC anticipations and a chilly change

Thousands of people around the country, including in Tauranga, will be bracing for a chilly dawn start to ANZAC Day. Thursday's weather will remain settled... Read More

Anger over proposed rating change

Rotorua lakeside property owners have expressed concern about a rating change aimed at Airbnb-type accommodation providers, saying it will result in a 'huge... Read More

Fish dealer fined over inaccurate sales records

A fish dealer who failed to provide accurate sales records for the pāua he was purchasing has been fined $2000 and ordered to do 40 hours community work. The... Read More

Police seek information after Four Square burglary

Bay of Plenty Police are seeking information about the burglary of a Tokoroa shop on Sunday, April 20. Police would like to speak to a man, who may be able... Read More

State Highway 2, Minden, is congested after crash

State Highway 2, Minden is slightly blocked after a collsion. "A two vehicle crash on SH 2, Minden was reported around 11.55am. "There are no reports... Read More

Two vehicle collision on Totara Street

Contractors are being called to tow the vehicles related to a crash in Mount Maunganui. A police spokesperson says there has been a two-vehicle collision... Read More

Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise

Tauranga's median rates rise for residential properties is seven per cent after the commission signed off on the city's long term plan. This will be an extra... Read More

Redesigned intersections planned for Arataki

A single-lane central roundabout at the Girven Road-Maranui Street intersection and redesigning Oceanbeach Road is set to be built in the aim of improving access... Read More